7/3/2015

After a few dine-in experiences and several carryouts, I can't say one negative thing about this place. (Ok, there is one super minor thing... I'll leave that for the end.)

Do you crave a juicy, freshly grilled burger piled high with your favorite toppings of choice, nestled between two freshly baked, lightly toasted bakery buns? Come here.  Always friendly service. Burgers are grilled to order. Built to order. Always spot on.

They even let you choose the seasoning in your Patty. I always go for the umami spice blend, which includes fresh ginger, garlic and scallions. Uniquely delicious, goes well with the Sriracha mayo.

Butcher on site is their secret to such high quality patties. They offer a wide range of patty options, from grass fed beef to salmon to turkey and of course, the requisite veg-head offering. I've only tried their standard grass-fed beef options.  

For a couple dollars extra, one certainly can't go wrong with the grass fed patty. But honestly, I think their standard beef is perfectly amazing --far above the standards of most other burger joints.

My only complaint is I wish the sautéed mushrooms were bigger pieces. I no longer order the mushroom topping (which is a crazy notion for this fungus fein) because I only get a bunch of tiny little mushroom pieces. The problem with these tiny mushroom pieces is you don't even know the mushrooms are there until they start falling off the burger as you eat it --at which point, they are not worth picking up to finger-eat because they are so minuscule.

That's my only complaint! Otherwise, Butcher and the Burger is poifect!

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  Note the green flecks. These are the scallions from the umami spice blend of garlic, ginger and scallion.

  Note the green flecks. These are the scallions from the umami spice blend of garlic, ginger and scallion.
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  Original beef with umami seasoning + lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, ketchup, siraracha mayo, original bun. $10.33 Nom!

  Original beef with umami seasoning + lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, ketchup, siraracha mayo, original bun. $10.33 Nom!
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  Nighttime picnic. I asked for extra onion and they delivered!

  Nighttime picnic. I asked for extra onion and they delivered!
• See all photos from Valerie H. for Butcher & The Burger

7/27/2015

Sauntered into Chicago to visit my kids and wanted a quick, reasonably priced meal which would be better than average. My son who attends De Paul University suggested the Butcher & the Burger. Great choice! It's located just a few blocks from the campus and if you drive, there are plenty of parking spaces on the street, albeit paid parking.
We arrived mid-day on a Wednesday so, no wait. You order at the register, find a table and they bring you the food. They offer several burger choices: beef, bison, shrimp. You then add toppings to your burger, which can grow the size of the burger to gargantuan!
We decided to choose from the favorite menu. I ordered the Surf Burger which was a Shrimp Burger. It was all Shrimp, cooked just right and was offset with a spicy chipotle sauce. Very satisfying. The three of us shared a small fry, which was just the right amount.
FYI: Butcher & the Burger offer De Paul students a 10% discount :).

7/26/2015

It's the little things that sometimes breaks or makes a restaurant.

After reading rave reviews about this place, I decided to check out this burger place, and I was quite excited to try the burger. While I was a little confused with the gigantic menu, the cashier was really helpful and recommended the house blend.

The burger was fairly small and thin patty, but the house blend was quite delicious and seasoned well. Wish I had gotten more toppings as the lettuce and tomato and the mayo don't do the burger justice.

However the little things make me not want to go back to the restaurant. I did not ask for onions in my burger, and it was included. I had checked in on yelp and got a free beignet with a beignet purchase, and the beignet was not included.

On that note, the beignet was mediocre. A little too soft, almost soggy dough that's covered in powdered sugar.

7/24/2015

It was around the time of Burger Fest, and I didn't want to venture out into the heat and crowd, so I decided to FINALLY check out this place that my friend had been raving about.

We went around 7:30pm and this place was packed! While waiting in line, I overheard a lot of frustrated customers who were waiting for their burger for over 25 mins, and I started getting worried, but luckily I wasn't that hungry. We ordered the burger featured in the James Beard's Better Burger Project and a large order of fries around 7:45pm. After hearing about the commotion earlier, I asked how long the wait would be and was told around 15 mins, so we decided to go for a walk around Lincoln Park. Once 15 mins elapsed so we headed back, but had to wait another 10-15 mins for our burger. FINALLY they called my name and it was time to eat.

When I went to cut the burger to share with my friend, the burger was not medium rare. It was raw! So raw that the table next to us said that it looked purple! I hardly ever send anything back to the kitchen, but this burger was barely edible. While waiting on the burger to be properly cooked, we munched on the fries, but it was beyond salty. I tasted more salt than potato and was pretty disappointing. After 5 or so mins, our burger returned to us but now it was not even medium rare, but cooked all the way through. Even though I didn't like how my burger was cooked, it did have a lot of flavor and depth to it. Not a fan of the fries at all though only because it was too thick for my taste and way too salty for any person to consume.

Overall, I think everyone there had the same mentality as me which was to hit up a burger place instead of the Burger Fest, so it was bad timing for me to check out this place. As a result, the kitchen couldn't keep up with the demand as their menu allows a lot of customization which gets time consuming. Don't get be wrong, the flavors were on point, but quality control in terms of cooking the meat to order is a big deal. Mine came out raw and then came out way too cooked for my taste. In the end, the atmosphere is chill. A good place to grab dinner with friends or with your family. The decor of the spice rack was neat and made the place homey.

7/1/2015

Rosa J. usually makes herself at home with the "older" folks in the city.  Blue-collar diners and working-class hotdog/burger joints are some of her best "foodie on foot" companions.  However, Rosa J. was doing her P.Y.T and ending up in "Butcher & The Burger" in Lincoln Park, less than one (1)-block west from CTA Armitage Brown/Purple Line station.  

We weren't familiar with how the menu worked, but the enthusiastic young man at the register explained the menu and gave us his recommendation (Chicago steakhouse spice).  By the way, if you're a vegetarian or even a vegan, you won't feel left out and jealous of other chic carnivores consuming these juicy burger patties.  Hubby ordered the lentil-brown rice burger, with lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, and grilled mushrooms.  He also went with the wheat bun.  He said it was one of the best veggie burgers he has had so far.  

I also had one (1) bite of that lentil-brown rice burger.  It didn't taste like a "secondary substitution" or a "compromise" because one chose not to have meat in his or her diet.  In other words, I would be very happy to order this burger without a doubt!  

On the other hand, I went with the grass-fed beef burger, with avocados, a fried egg, onions, pickles, and Dijon mustard.  Although I forgot to request my fried egg to be made over-easy, it actually turned out just the way I liked it, for the "split bun" wouldn't be able to handle the runny egg as well as a "pretzel bun" would.  The pattie was thick, so I believe that consuming one (1) hearty burger was enough for an average individual's appetite.

That Dijon mustard had a very strong kick.  I personally didn't mind it and thought that was a nice touch.  Nevertheless, if you often skip the wasabi at a sushi restaurant, I suggest that you stick with the regular mustard.  

Their fries were also spot-on crunchy and deliciously salty.  To be honest, some people might have minor complaints on the pricing because they were quite expensive ($32 and some change for our meal, including a Filbert's cream soda hubby added on).  After we finished everything, hubby and I concluded that money we spent on our dinner this evening was worth every penny.  I guess we just have to splurge a little on quality hand-crafted finger food every once in awhile!

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  Lentil brown rice burger

  Lentil brown rice burger
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  Grass-fed beef

  Grass-fed beef
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  Chicago-made

  Chicago-made
• See all photos from Rosa J. for Butcher & The Burger

6/25/2015

This place makes fantastic burgers using premium quality ingredients and condiments that satisfy a variety of palates.  First off, I love the interior decor that screams artesian and butcher!  One can get overwhelmed with the daunting menu, but the staff are very helpful in giving recommendations based on what you are looking for.  They also offer several gourmet burgers where you don't have to create a burger from scratch on your own.  

I tried the American medium.  It was amazing!  Even though I'm not a pickle person, the pickles were delicious.  The burger is big, but it was still manageable to hold with both hands without going to pieces.  Hubby made his own and tried the Chicago Steakhouse spice which he really liked.  We split a small side of fries, which was definitely more than enough for two people.  Taking our servers recommendation, we ordered a side of the Black Truffle Aioli with Hubby's burger which we used as a dipping sauce for the fries (you will not regret it!).  The fries were hot, fresh, thick, and crispy, just the way I like them.  We both had the split top butter egg buns for our burgers, but next time I'm going to try the pretzel.  The freshly squeezed lemonade was refreshing and just on the side of sweet that was perfect for summer.

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  The American Burger

  The American Burger

7/11/2015

God danggit! Mother Fudger! I'm pissed off. My Friday Night plans are ruined! For months I have heard only awesome things about this place, seen tastey pictures and I've had juicy dreams. Holding the trophy high in the air and yelling "we did it". Finally I made it. After a few recent burger dissapointments, this was going to be an awesome burger experience. I could taste a championship run.  This place would give Au Cheval and Lockdown (My faves to date) a run for their money. Maybe not a championship ring but a conference title appearance would be a strong possibility.

The entrance was promising, a small place with a boutique feel. Step up to the counter and build - a- burger was the activity. The man at the counter walked me through it and wala my Grass-fed Burger on a pretzel bun with American Cheese, a fried egg, and some imported bacon was ordered. Oh, that Championship is getting closer, let me in the game coach. Ok that will $21.59?...Huh? $21.59? Ummm, ok let me call Uncle Phil in Beverly Hills to help me pay for this. So I sit my slowly widening behind on some of the few seats they have in there and hope coach puts me in the game.  After about 8-10 mins my burger comes out seperated in two parts by a stick. Ok so I assemble this masterpiece of meat and take a furious bite. Chomp, Nom nom nom. "Houston we have a problem". I didn't like it. So a few more bites to confirm. I still don't like. This was an extremely over seasoned-burger (chicago steakhouse seasoning) that was just too salty and it was only exacerbated by the saltiness of the bacon. This was an unpleasant burger to eat and our season is now going down the tubes. No championship,  no playoffs, no yelling we did it,  just dreams being flushed down the toilet. Only a week left in the season and coach finally puts me in. Let's just say I wasn't feeling it.

In all seriousness I felt they were trying trying too hard to make their burger patties flavorful and delicious but got way too happy with their seasonings and they failed to properly integrate the seasonings into the meat. They completely destroyed the burger. No bun or even the runny  fried egg was going to save it. This place was supposed to do some damage and compete for a championship, instead self-inflicted wounds led to their downfall. You have "Butcher" in the name of the place, you cant possibly screw up a burger. My Friday Night was ruined because of my utter dissapointment, so I must give a poor rating of two stars. "Next year will be the year"---Cubs fans

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  Grass fed beef burger with egg and bacon

  Grass fed beef burger with egg and bacon

7/17/2015

Burger+fries+diet coke for $18. A tiny place and unfriendly staff.

Do your self a favor go somewhere else. Nothing special about the burger.

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  Do you want to spend you $18 here . I don't think so.

  Do you want to spend you $18 here . I don't think so.

7/14/2015

Solid burger, but I found the prices a bit high. I got the grass fed beef with umami spice topped with cheddar cheese as well as a side of cole slaw. I loved the extra touch of flavor the umami spice added to the burger, and the patty itself was very juicy and well done.

However, I found that a lot of toppings I generally took for free with burgers, such as grilled onions, were extra charges, which would have quickly added up, especially given the relatively steep price of the base burger.

Overall, a fantastic vibe with solid food, but prices were a little too steep for me to see myself coming again and again.

7/12/2015

For a place with burger in the title, the namesake was underwhelming.  Service and atmosphere was good, but the food didn't leave me wanting more any time soon.

I'm sure the meat quality is very high, but for $9 the house beef blend wasn't impressive tastewise and the patty itself was small (1/3 pound-ish).  Skip the Chicago Steakhouse seasoning, I can't honestly say I know what this tastes like, or it is so subtle that anything else overpowers it.  The bun, tomato and lettuce are all fresh and taste great.  The BBQ sauce is very savory, better than ketchup on a burger.  The small size fry is quite large (which is nice since it makes up for a small burger size), and is average, not bad but not amazing.  They are thick, but not steak fries, best cut there is.  They have outdoor seating, which felt great with the 80 F and sunny weather we had today.

3/22/2015

Sunday Funday started with not setting the alarm clock. Followed by, cuddling with my puppy and hubby in bed until someone called me to get me motivated enough to shower. After a hot shower, drying my hair and learning that we are expecting more friggin snow today, I decided that we will not be grilling turkey burgers for lunch but instead going out for burgers.

Everyone that is anyone, knows that I do not eat fast food if I can avoid it so if I'm going to have a burger anywhere, it's going to be a real burger joint, farm to table dining establishment or straight-up steakhouse!!

My physical therapist and I were just talking last week about Kuma's corner and since he has never been, I started giving him shit about it. In return, he and I had a nice long discussion about other burger joints I need to try. Out comes my trusty Yelp app and 600+ reviews with 4 stars??? Yeah, Butcher and the Burger was bookmarked faster than that burger and fries hit me from Five Guys last year. No more Five Guys for this lady and if you're not hungover, I don't suggest it for you either!

Go to Butcher and the Burger and eat a burger the way it's intended to be eaten. Served on a mini-butcher's block (aka cutting board), held together with a wooden spear (ok, it's really just a skewer but either way...), made with fresh ingredients and right off the grill.

Build your own, pick something off the "Favorites Menu", try out Today's special or just get and large order of their fresh cut super delectable fries and a milkshake if you're a vegetarian. Trust me....no one will go hungry here.

There were so many options, I think the hub's was a little overwhelmed so he chose the All American burger from the Favorites menu which is made with the House Blend Prime Beef burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, ketchup and mustard on a split-top bun. You even get to pick your own spice blends here!!! The All American burger is made with the Simple Blend (salt & pepper) but you could change it up if you so choose. There are a variety of spice blend options (take a peek at my photos to see the choices!)

Since I'm a giant pain the ass, I built my own beautiful creation of a meal:
Grass Fed Prime Beef burger seasoned with both the Simple (salt & pepper) and Chicago Style Steakhouse blends, Benton's Bacon from Tennessee, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, ketchup and mustard on a Whole Wheat, super fresh bun!

We shared a large order of fries which was MORE than enough. A third or fourth person could have also been in on those with us!

I snagged a nice cold Mexican Coke for my hubs and a Cream Soda for myself. Both the perfect beverages to accompany our meals.

The restaurant: was SUPER clean. Even the bathrooms were impeccable.

The service: I'm 50/50...I dealt with 2 people so that make's it really true. There was a very nice young lady that was very welcoming, friendly, and most importantly, knowledgeable. I loved her. She knew the menu and was able to kinda walk us through their menu board. I had no problem just telling her upfront that we have never been here so her tips and instructions were very kind. She pointed out where we could grab our drinks and made sure to point out the "Today's Specials" sign on the display case.

The actual gentlemen that took our order could not have seemed less interested in being here today. I asked some questions and he mumbled something back at me. Kinda ruined my excitement about my burger. Luckily, the very kind young lady that we first met was the actual one that served our burgers to us and even checked back with us later to make sure we had everything we needed. Keep her BATB!!!! Her and the grass fed prime beef!

We'll be back....for sure!

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  Homemade custard and shakes!

  Homemade custard and shakes!
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  Say CHEESE!!!!!

  Say CHEESE!!!!!
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  They got some nice buns!!

  They got some nice buns!!
• See all photos from Catherine P. for Butcher & The Burger

6/6/2015

Yum! This was definitely a tasty burger! My friends and I stopped in here last Thursday for dinner and we were not disappointed! I ordered the house blend beef with the Chicago steakhouse spices on a whole wheat bun. I also got an order of the small fries (which were totally not small at all!). The burger was a little burnt, but it was still amazing. I think that speaks wonders about how tasty this food is. Normally I'm not a huge fan of customizable foods, because I never pick things that go well together, but this burger worked out really well. It was also massive and the fries are more than share-able.

Oh by the way, this place is also BYOB!! Binny's is down the street so definitely hit that place up before coming here!

I'll be back!

8/10/2015

Yummy! You build your own burger, so you always get exactly what you want! I got the turkey burger on wheat with the basics, and it was HUGE and delicious. I think next time I would get my burger lettuce wrapped so I can eat all my fries. Definitely going back!

6/7/2015

This review is for take-out only.

I came here to pick up dinner this last Friday around 9pm and this place was busy but not too busy that there was a wait. I went straight to the counter and I was there for 5 minutes til someone greeted me. Employees have just passed me by without acknowledging me.Finally, I pulled out my credit card to get noticed that I was there for a pickup. Service is where I took off the 1 star.

As far as food, it was an awesome burger. My hubby and I both got the house blend burger but I was more plain with just mozzarella and mushrooms and he got all the free fixins available lol.

The fries were great too. They tasted like fresh cut potatoes, not frozen.

I would give this place another try :)

1/19/2015

A+ on the grub...but it kind of stops there.

Butcher & The Burger is definitely at the top of my burger list. They serve up some meaty, juicy burgers customized to your liking. That's right. You pick the meat, the seasonings,  the bun, the condiments and the toppings. As a girl who loathes any restaurant that has "no substitutions" on their menu, this was right up my alley. I went with a bison burger with umami seasoning, a lettuce "bun" (no carbs for this chick), bbq sauce, goat cheese, pickles, avocado and tomato. It was the best $16 burger I've ever had.  

So where did B&B go wrong? Well, my burger had to be made 3 separate times. Yes, three. I can forgive the first time when half the toppings I ordered were missing. However, when the second time rolls around and I cut into the burger to find it bleeding over half the table and it's legit cold in the middle, I kind of get a bad taste in my mouth. You guys make burgers for a living right?! That's wasn't anywhere close to "medium". Either way, the guy was apologetic and they fixed the order (each time) promptly. That's okay, I'm a forgiver.

Anyhow, here's a few pointers and fun facts:
- They have every meat under the sun, in burger form. Yes, they have a veggie burger too!
- Most of their meat is grass fed which is a big A++ in my book.
- The restaurant is tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiny and it not suitable for a group more than 4. Unless you want to be "those" people who push all of their 6 tables together.
- BYOB!
- Although I didn't have one, the salads look amazing
- Grab a size of homemade pickles, chips, or fries. Hell, grab one of each. Yes, they're THAT good.

Overall, B&B had a couple of fumbles, but will I be back? In a heartbeat. I haven't had a burger that good in a long time.

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  Bison burger. On lettuce.

  Bison burger. On lettuce.

6/12/2015

I love this burger joint. I've been here about four times and I have never been disappointed. The first time I went, I made the mistake of not choosing a seasoning blend which made the beef bland. I have no idea why I assumed that salt and pepper would be already used, but it makes sense that it would be offered as an option rather than a requirement because with the salt and pepper plus a seasoning blend could make the burger too salty? Anyways, I ended up asking for the ghost pepper seasoning on the side and my gosh, it was amazing. I was happy none-the-less.

I always get the same burger: the local blend beef burger with the ghost pepper seasoning blend (caution: super hot and spicy, but it's so good!!), Swiss cheese, lettuce, fried egg, and avocado on a Whole Wheat bun.

The only downside with this venue is that it's pretty small. The first time I had went was a Saturday night and it was packed. Basically, no tables available and a long line nearly out the door. It's no biggie because my boyfriend and I now go during the afternoon when it's not too busy. Even with this downside, I'm always excited and happy to eat at Butcher and The Burger!

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  Local blend beef burger with ghost pepper seasoning blend, Swiss cheese, lettuce, fried egg and avocado!

  Local blend beef burger with ghost pepper seasoning blend, Swiss cheese, lettuce, fried egg and avocado!

5/4/2015

Absolutely loved this place! Admittedly the ordering process is a little confusing because there's so much to choose from (what patty do I want, what about spices, the type of bun, add-ons...). Luckily came around 3p on a Saturday afternoon and while there were some folks already seated, we didn't have a line to wait in or people behind us pushing us through.

Ordered the lentil patty with cheddar on the whole wheat bun with coleslaw as an add-on. That coleslaw was the best decision I've made in a long time. Asked for a side of wasabi-mayo... another great decision. Dunked my burger in the wasabi-mayo along with some fries and it honestly couldn't have been any better.

My sister-in-law had the wasabi-mayo put directly on her burger and said there was too much, so think about asking for a side instead.

Also tried the potato salad, which was good but could be skipped.

For the burger, large fries and a drink you're looking at $17. Which is kind of crazy... but if you're looking to indulge yourself, go for it! Can't wait to take my husband here and try something else!

12/13/2014

Small space. Huge burgers. When ordering you choose every aspect of how the burger is prepared - choose the type of meat (house blend, grassfed, etc), seasoning (multiple flavors and and levels of heat), bun, cheese, toppings, and extras (cost additional $).

I met a friend here and ordered the grassfed (cooked medium), chicago seasoning, cheddar, split top, lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, pickle, onion. Side of  fries and a root beer.  

The burger was cooked perfectly and extremely flavorful. The grassfed was lean, not too greasy. I enjoyed the fries as they are fried with partial skins. Add the root beer and I was content.

Small, cozy space. Fast and friendly service. I'll be back. Total was around $18 and change, but the burger was damn good!

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  Grassfed on split top, side of fries and root beer.

  Grassfed on split top, side of fries and root beer.

6/27/2015

I was not impressed with this place at all. I had the grass fed burger that was suppose to be cooked medium. What I got was medium-rare to rare. The outside of the burger was charred and the middle looked and felt like steak tartare. Luckily, I like my steaks medium-rare and I do eat steak tartare, so I was okay with eating my burger that way. But for the price point of this place, I was surprised to see how off they were on the doneness of the patty. The bacon strips on my burger were also bad cuts. It was almost entirely all fat, so I just removed most of it. I finished the meal off with a beignet and, unfortunately, the dough was thick and chewy. Sad face. The fries were good and that's about it. I feel very ripped off.

6/18/2015

I decided that it was time to give B&B a try a few months ago, and have been back almost 20 times! This place is off the hook amazing. MInd you, it is expensive by the time you start adding premium toppings and sides, but the bacon is a must! BUT, you must ask for the bacon to be crispy, or it will be rubber.

The pros:
I have had the Chicago seasoning, as well as the Onion soup seasoning and both are wonderful.

coleslaw: best I have ever had!

potato salad: Very good, I think adding chopped egg would advance it further.

great flavour in just about everything.

The cons:
expensive.

It gets really crowded really fast, so go on off hours.

the fries ALWAYS come out like several minutes after the burger arrives, I like fries WITH the burger - I mean who doesn't?

B&B - I LUV YOU!

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  I call this custom creation '' the nuclear warhead'' because the flavour is indeed that powerful! Its a game changer!

  I call this custom creation '' the nuclear warhead'' because the flavour is indeed that powerful! Its a game changer!

7/17/2015

I may have just eaten the best burger of my entire life. Simply perfect! You know when you see photos of a Big Mac and it looks absolutely perfect because it was photographed professionally but then you actually order one and it looks (and tastes) like roadkill? Well this place delivers perfect looking burgers that taste amazing. You can tell that pride went into making it and I can't recommend this place highly enough. So good!

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  I may have just eaten the best burger of my entire life. Simply perfect!

  I may have just eaten the best burger of my entire life. Simply perfect!

7/21/2015

AMAZING!!!  Perhaps one of the best burgers in the city.  This place is a true hidden gem.    The only drawback is it is small so you may have to wait for a seat if you come during prime time.

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  Deliciousness

  Deliciousness
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  Specials board

  Specials board
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  Love the decor

  Love the decor

8/3/2015

Food was ok. above average. i wouldnt spend $40 on two burger meals though. didnt amuse me

6/14/2015 Updated review

It's been a few years so wanted to provide an update.  The burgers here are fantastic.  I love how they are simple and aren't on a gigantic pretzel bun like every other place in Chicago does it. The quality of the meat is really good, and their presentation here is perfection.  I love coming here to get a medium All American- it's perfect and this paired with the fries and a bottle of Coke make the perfect hangover lunch.

3/20/2015

Wow! If you're a burger fanatic like me then you must try this place. What I absolutely love is they place a heavy emphasis on the freshness of their meat and its easy to tell you are getting quality meat by the taste of their burgers. The burgers are not super over the top like Kumas, but the taste is just incredible. I also tried the fries and can say, hands down, they were perfect. Not overly greasy and very fresh and crispy. I would come by any day because this was one of the best burgers I ever had. I have to say, the only downside is that the restaurant is quite small, so when it gets crowded it becomes quite hectic and service gets slow, but honestly I'm not surprised this place gets crowded. It's too good to resist!

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  Best fries!

  Best fries!
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6/30/2015

My fellow vegetarians - this is the way a veggie burger should taste. Totally customizable flavor wise. Seared and crisp on the outside and still not dried out on the inside! Honestly I think this may have been the best veggie burger I've had. The patty itself is vegan which is amazing and just like the rest of their burgers it is build your own from top to bottom. I mixed the umami and Cajun spices and it was very yum.
Be warned, they do use lard in their fries but you CAN get them fried in plain vegetable oil if you ask.
Keep it up B&B and you'll be seeing lots of me!

6/11/2015

First time going was a great experience will be back to try some other burgers had regular beef burger  an fries was a little over cook but it was still good an byob is always a plus

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  Had beef chessburger an fries it's good just a little over cooked.But byob is always a plus

  Had beef chessburger an fries it's good just a little over cooked.But byob is always a plus

7/11/2015

We saw this on food network and came all the way from Ohio to give this place a try and it was well worth it! We built our own burger and it was just everything we imagined!!!

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  Grass fed burger with fried egg, bacon and other condiments on split bun. Yum!

  Grass fed burger with fried egg, bacon and other condiments on split bun. Yum!

2/18/2015

Adjectives: flavor customization, New Orleans-influenced, overcooked
Dish: Beef Blend w/ Cameron Parish Cajun Blend,Split Top Butter Egg, Goat Cheese

This place is good if you really want to customize the taste of your burger, but it should not make a top 10 list of best burger places in the city. They have a very short list of burgers, but offer a full menu of spices and toppings to customize your burger. My personal preference is for them to suggest interesting flavor combinations (like Kuma or Umani Burger joints). My Turkey burger was overcooked and came out dry, so I would have rather gotten the beef burger and done some extra jumping jacks.

They also have Cafe Du Monde chicory coffee and beignets.  They are a tasty brunch snack, but the beignets don't have the light and freshly made quality that the beignets at the actual Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans does (high standards!).

4/19/2015

Came for lunch with friends. Great food! Loved our burgers. The truffle mayo is heaven sent.

Mark is a gem-- works magic on the grill!

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  Me enjoying my burger!

  Me enjoying my burger!

5/13/2015

It doesn't matter how good the burger tastes if I order it medium and it comes out well-done. That's just weak sauce amateur hour nonsense that I would not expect from a so-called burger specialist. And since I'm nitpicking, the "simple" seasoned burger didn't taste that good because it was over-salted. So really my burger wasn't all that great. The fries, however, now that's a different story.

5/13/2015

This place is awesome!! You order your burger (and other stuff) at the counter and you get to pick your meat, your spice, your bun, your condiments and other toppings. I got the house beef blend with Cajun seasoning on a pretzel bun along with lettuce, tomato, American cheese, Sriracha mayo and avocado. Also shared an order of fries with my girlfriend. Burger was delicious! Fries were delicious! I really want to come back and try more combinations! They have some preselected options if you're worried about picking everything yourself. The spices aren't too strong in the meat so don't worry about that so much.

The guys working were also super friendly and struck up a nice conversation when they came around to see how you were doing. Great place, highly recommend it!

7/10/2014

Gotta love BYOB and BYOB (build your own burger). My last trip to Butcher and the Burger was with a friend on 4th of July because burgers and America. We came armed with our Stiegl radlers (ok not American) and had a great time. I had the surf special, which is a shrimp burger with avocado, other fixins, and some awesome glaze sauce and she had the good old American burger. Both were really awesome. I also loved the purple potato salad (on special). We ended the meal with some beignets - whoa. Keep in mind they are giant compared to other beignets so you only need one or two per person. They are delicious, though.

Other trips here I've had the salmon burger and the bison burger, which were also amazing. I love being able to pick your own meat seasoning, bun, and toppings so the possibilities here are endless. The folks working in there are also super friendly and helpful. Only reason I don't give them 5 stars is it's a little small so the seating situation isn't great, especially when people don't just eat and leave. And it is crowded a good amount of the time since it's so excellent.  But I'm already imagining new burger combos for my next trip here!

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  BEIGNETS

  BEIGNETS
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  Surf special burger on a wheat bun, purple potato salad, and my BYOB Radler

  Surf special burger on a wheat bun, purple potato salad, and my BYOB Radler

3/29/2015

I was determined to find a place that offers a decently priced butcher class in Chicago for my boyfriend's birthday gift. I searched high and low for several months (seriously, none of the butcher shops offer them) and landed on Butcher & The Burger (The Butcher & Larder offers classes sporadically...but at a REALLY HIGH price).

After attending the class at B&B, I can't say enough good things! There were 6 of us total that took the class--it was very casual and laid back, and Chef Allen taught us so much! We broke down half a hog (she was 79 lbs and freshly slaughtered the day prior, arriving from a farm in mid-state Illinois), learning all about the various cuts of the animal and helpful hints for butchering and cooking at home. While the class wasn't 100% hands on, Chef was open to anyone giving something a try if they wanted to.

You are definitely up close and personal with the hog, so this class is not for the squeamish or faint of heart. The class lasted about 2 and a half hours and is held in the basement of Butcher & The Burger (bonus, it is BYOB!). Chef Allen will also sell you any of the pork cuts at a really great price.

The class includes a burger post-butchering with their delicious fries and truffle dipping sauce. The burgers were outstanding--so juicy and tender, cooked to perfection. Their menu is a little overwhelming with so many toppings to choose, so it's good to go in with an idea of what you'd like to order. The restaurant is also pretty small, but we were there late on a Wednesday night so we had no problems finding a seat (although I can imagine it gets pretty packed around dinner). There is also an a la card to this restaurant that I have yet to use, so I will definitely be back soon!

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  Chef Allen teaching us about the loin and back ribs

  Chef Allen teaching us about the loin and back ribs
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  Chef Allen mid-butchering during their Hog Butchering Class

  Chef Allen mid-butchering during their Hog Butchering Class

5/16/2015

Great burgers and fries!

Outdoor seating available; cordial service;

You select your choice of meat, toppings, bread, spices, cheeses, drinks, and it is sent out to your table.

Bison burger, backyard bbq spices, fried egg, lettuce/tomatoes/onions cooked med-rare: incredibly good, and perfectly portioned.

All American beef burger, bbq spices, avocado, cheese, tomato, fried egg, onions, ketchup: perfectly hit the spot!

Large order of fries (good for 3, but 2 could finish the job): too good and addictive!

2 burgers with water will run you $40 exact. A bit much, but was worth the splurge, nonetheless.

1/14/2015

Breakfast

Split two of the breakfast sandwiches ($6.95 each) with a girlfriend. The croissants were perfect, the smoked salmon was pretty good but the sausage on the Homemade Pork Sausage sandwich was so salty and over spiced, I could not even eat it. The last time I didn't clean my plate was 1983.

Service was not overly friendly or helpful, so other than the cute decor I'm not sure I see a redeeming quality in Butcher & The Burger.

6/6/2015

Amazing staff and cooks!
Fast and fresh!
I had a Bison Burger with BBQ sauce, sautéed onions, and Goat cheese, on a pretzel bun.
Sooooo GOOD!

4/27/2015

This place is located super close to my boyfriends work and we decided to check it out because everyone was raving about it.  It's a small but cute corner spot that serves great burgers.  You can really tell that they use high quality and local ingredients.  The staff was really friendly but also passionate about their food.  Although I am not a biggest fan of burgers in general, next time I am craving one, this will definitely be the spot to go.

3/12/2015

I should've taken a photo before i monstrously ate that whole burger.

Review based on what I ate and service for to-go.

Burger: Houseblend, med/well, cheddar, bacon, fried egg, grilled onions and Chicago spice. -- The egg made it messy (obvi), but burger was delish!!!!! The charred taste on that burger... Mmmmm.... 5 stars.

Fries: eh, eat it while it's super fresh!! 3.5 stars

Server was awesome and gave a precise recommendation. There was an older man there, Caucasian, casually walking around and talking gossip to employees. I can only guess he's the manager/owner. He made things awkward, just walking around and staring, without any type of welcoming gesture or exchange of words as we/customers pass by him.

Came around 1:30p and place was packed, but of course place is also super tiny, so to-go is the way to go.

I recommend this place.

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  Salmon burger w/ Cajun season

  Salmon burger w/ Cajun season
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  Fries good.

  Fries good.
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  Restaurant chips. Do not recommend.

  Restaurant chips. Do not recommend.

4/13/2015

Everything was great, the decor, the staff and most importantly the food. Had the grass fed beef with cheddar, Sriracha mayo and pork belly...only bad thing was that I didn't order a double. I will most assuredly trek back to Lincoln Park for the burgers here and might just splurge on one of their vintage coolers next time.

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  Grass-fed beef, Pork belly, Sriracha mayo and Cheddar

  Grass-fed beef, Pork belly, Sriracha mayo and Cheddar

10/28/2014

I was surprised upon entering the restaurant at how small the seating area is. I can easily see when it's busy it would be difficult to get in and out.  I would say the lack of tables is the only downside to this establishment.
When you order a burger you get to choose from a wide variety of meats and spices. They then cook the burger to your liking.
I will say this was Very literally the BEST burger I've ever had! The seasoning was perfect and the meat was cooked as requested.  I didn't order any sides so I can't comment on them, maybe next time.
Another thing that was interesting is the New Orleans beignet mix lining the walls. This was the last thing I expected to see in a Chicago restaurant! I asked the manager, who had come to check on us, if the owner is from New Orleans. He's not, but he has a love for the city, hence beignets are served in his restaurant. Being from New Orleans, and having just arrived in Chicago the same morning I visited Butcher & the Burger I was not home sick enough to order the beignets.  I do think it's a cool idea to have this nostalgic item served in a restaurant frequented by people who may have never been to New Orleans.
Overall the service was good, and the food was great. I would visit again in a heartbeat when I return to Chicago!

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  Order at the counter

  Order at the counter
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  Stools

  Stools
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  Best burger ever in my life! :-)

  Best burger ever in my life! :-)
• See all photos from Kate D. for Butcher & The Burger

4/21/2015

Oh sweet B & B
You have been so good to me
Especially fries.  

A haiku review from us to you ™

4/12/2015

I love this place. Not only is it BYOB but the atmosphere is great. You choose your meat, seasoning, cheese and any other toppings. Best burger I've had in a long time!!!

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  Grass fed beef

  Grass fed beef
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  Another bison burger

  Another bison burger
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  Bison with cheddar & pretzel bun

  Bison with cheddar & pretzel bun
• See all photos from Ozy M. for Butcher & The Burger

3/30/2015

Very solid burger place. Came here with my gf and her sister and right off the bat you notice how tiny the place is. But whatever you came here for the food right? They have grass fed beef which is a huge plus for me and they have so many ways to add a flavor kick to it while it's cooking. I got the asian style on the whole wheat bun and the fries. They cooked the burger perfectly for me, I like my burgers rare and they put a nice crust on the outside while the inside was perfect. The fries were also very good. I mean what can I say, if you want a good burger and don't want to be let down come here. I know I will

10/20/2014

A few things to keep in mind: its a rather small place, its in a great location near the L and Armitage and they have really good food.  What that means is that there will be wait to order and it will be crowded.

Stopped by on a whim Saturday night and it was crowded.  We however, showed up at the right time (7:00) because shortly after we ordered the line was out of the door.  We also stumbled in on a night where they had a guest chef from Jackson, MS working the line and cooking his specialty burger.

I ordered Tom's Mississippi Special burger which was a steak/pork mixture patty, bacon jam, spicy aioli and root beer collard greens.  The burger was cooked to perfection, in fact it was still dripping when it made to me!  One of the juiciest burgers I have had in Chicago and tastiest.  To boot the fries are killer as well.    

Overall, great small nieghborhood vibe and fantastic burgers.  This will be a place that I will visit on multiple occasions!

5/25/2015

Outstanding burger, amongst the best in the city
Flavorful, cooked well and delicious
2 burgers and fries sets you back about $24, but you can tell the ingredients are quality
Burgers on the small side, hearty eaters will not leave stuffed

6/26/2015

That burger was pretty damn good, I got a grass-fed burger (which really is the only way to order a burger these days) and added an egg too, I went all out this time. I wouldn't order it with an egg the next time, I'd rather stick to a good ol' fashion cheeseburger. The fries were pretty salty so I'd recommend asking them before to have a steady had when seasoning with salt. The beignets were good but very doughy, felt more like I was eating a sweet bread then a fried lightly air filled donut, if that makes any sense. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and if you live in the area your one lucky SOB. The service was also fantastic.

7/14/2015

One word Beignets. They sell beignets here. But thats just a plus. The burgers are fantastic. They have a grill char on them. And the patty size is appreciated. You get to choose everything from seasoning to bun. You choose meat, cheese, bread, seasoning, toppings and sides. I love it and cant wait to return.

7/10/2015

I dream about these burgers. So good! I love how they have the different spice rubs and variations that you can specialize for your own tastes. Great spot! Only thing is - it is byob which is difficult when there is no liquor stores around and all you want is a beer to go with burger. But definitely worth a try if you are a burger fan!

1/28/2015

Totally enjoyed this place. Easy to find. Not a lot of seating, but it's about the food. On with the food. The menu was a little overwhelming. You have a lot of choices so as a first time patron, I asked what to get that summarizes the burger experience. The staff was very kind and helped. I ended up getting a basic burger (it may have been called , The All American (it's been a while as I have just added this app). I had it medium rare, with coleslaw and a duck egg. It was incredible. Perfectly cooked. You could taste the beef and with the extras on it, it was a great eating experience. I would recommend it if in the area and you are up for a different burger experience.

They have burgers you can order, but that is not the experience you should have when fully enjoying this place. You start with selections of meat, seasonings for the meat, toppings and bun. Each section has a few to many choices. I would check out their menu on the ride over, otherwise you may end up overwhelmed. The prices are more than sonic or your typical burger joint, but you are getting a quality product. If in the area, I would definitely go back if I wanted a burger.

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  The basic burger with slaw and duck eggs.

  The basic burger with slaw and duck eggs.

7/13/2015

My sister, husband and I stopped by this burger place for lunch on a Friday afternoon. I had really high expectations for a place that seems to specialize in delicious burgers, since they have burger in their name for crying out loud. What a disappointment. After paying 65$ for 3 burgers and 3 drinks, we sat down and waited for our burgers. After 10-15 min our burgers came and I was expecting something out of this world! All I got was a burnt tasting burger that was mediocre at best. I've had better burgers made by my husband and better burgers that were more than half the price. The service was good, but other than that this place was blah. Such a huge waste of money.

3/14/2014

Sure, we waited 30 minutes on the line to order our burgers. Sure, we waited another 30 minutes to finally get our burgers. IT WAS ALL WORTH IT.

Top 3 burgers of my life. And I've had a lot of burgers.

You choose your meat -- I chose house prime blend, medium rare. Then you choose your spice -- I chose Grandma's onion soup. Then you add your cheeses, foie gras, truffle, mushrooms, whatever extra toppings you want -- I added an egg.

AMAZING.

Of course, you might have to fight for a seat.

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  One of the best burgers I've ever had.

  One of the best burgers I've ever had.

8/21/2014

Order a burger at the register, wait briefly for it to come up, put it in your mouth immediately, and punch anyone who prevents you from doing so.

I'd say B&TB offers one of the best burgers I've ever had, because their patties themselves are so high-quality and delicious that they don't need to add a bunch of condiments, toppings, and everything but the kitchen sink to make this a masterpiece. I took some visiting friends from NY here and they said it was one of the best meals they've ever had. And they've been eating meals for a long time.

My recommendations: don't get it cooked more than medium rare. The cajun spice is mouthwatering. Get the fries with a side of truffle mayo. I personally would take it easy on extra toppings - focus on the beef, taste the beef, love the beef.

This is getting weird. Just go here.

5/31/2015

My friend and I were looking for burgers on a Friday evening.  First timers and we will be back.   Prices slightly on pricier side but worth it.  Highly recommend over DMK, where burgers are $$, small, and not tasty.  This place you can customize your burger. They have different types of meats or vegan options, spices/spice rubs, toppings.   We order a turkey and beef burger.  Went to the little outdoor seating area to enjoy the burgers.  PRO: Friendly staff, good food  Con: limited indoor seating

4/17/2015

Yesterday I reviewed this place at 2 stars because I had paid fifteen dollars for an overly salty hamburger. Well, it turns out that it was the caramelized onions I had on there that were the culprit. Stay away from them.

You see, my wife, unbeknownst to me, had half a burger leftover from last night. And she decided to scrape off the onions and give me a few bites. Man oh man! Now THIS is a fifteen dollar burger! Everything on it was so tasty now that the onions were off. It was cooked perfectly, and something I'd definitely go back for.

I still wish that they had a few specialty burgers that they could recommend. As a chef, you taste your food, you know what goes good together. They need to share that knowledge with their customers. They do give you a wealth of options to customize your burger, but since each place is different, it's hard to tell what's actually going to taste good. For example, most burger places don't have salty caramelized onions.

I will be coming back here.

8/4/2015

My burger tasted like any other burger. Yet it cost $9 and didn't come with fries or a drink.

9/24/2014

Butcher & The Burger is trendy and pricey, but they make a great burger. I really like that you can pick a spice blend (or two, or three!) to go in your patty. The desert chili spice blend is killer! My only "beef" is that they have a sign that claims: we cook our burgers like steaks...rare is cold, pink center....etc. I ordered a medium well burger based on this description, but was served a well done burger. If you're going to have a big sign explaining how you cook things, then you should probably cook them the way you advertise...Just a thought.

I don't come here often because of the overpriced menu, but burger lovers should definitely give it a try.

4/25/2014

I had had this place bookmarked for ages and had never gotten around to going. If only I had known what I was missing!

Came here with a friend a few nights ago about an hour before they closed (I know, I know) and the restaurant was still full. It is VERY teeny. Also, it's not full service - you walk up to order your burger and then they bring it out to you. We walked up to order and I was immediately overwhelmed by all of the amazing options you have! Like a zillion types of proteins, seasonings, cheeses, toppings, and buns. Hellooooo, customization! I was almost overwhelmed by the choices - but I somehow managed.

I got the "prime" beef, their house blend of meaty goodness, with the Chicago steakhouse seasoning, cheddar cheese, a fried egg, on a pretzel bun. Friend got the prime with Sahara dessert seasoning, mozzarella, ketchup/mayo. We shared an order of large fries, found a table, and waited with anticipation.

Holy DELICIOUSNESS. The burger is the PERFECT size (not the standard ridiculous jumbo coma inducer) and so juicy, fresh, and amazing. It's cooked EXACTLY to order (how refreshing to actually eat medium RARE beef!) and the fried egg on top was the perfect accompaniment. To be honest, I didn't taste a whole lot of the steakhouse seasoning, but it certainly didn't make it worse. Friend loved his burger too, and definitely tasted his seasoning - 'twas spicy!

The fries were boooomb - skin on, thick cut, COVERED in sea salt perfection. Because we hadn't had our fill of gluttony, we ordered two frozen custards - we asked for two chocolate, but got a chocolate and vanilla, and it was delightful. The vanilla wasn't awesome, but the texture of both were fantastic.

The staff were fun, young, and helpful. This place is where it's AT for burgers, and I appreciate the unique angle they're rockin - instead of piling a burger with wacky toppings, make an amazing, quality meat product, and let toppings accessorize the amazitude. Well worth the trip to Lincoln Park!

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  My delicious burger!

  My delicious burger!

5/3/2015

It's my second time here and I couldn't wait to make the 20 mile haul from the Southside to Lincoln Park. I say that because my last time here this place left a WOW Factor on the best part of my taste buds!

Freshness
Back Yard BBQ taste and some
The right bread
Toppings
Unique Drinks and Fresh Lemonade
Awesome Coleslaw
Great Fries (in Vegan Oil? If you choose)

EVERYTHING WAS GREAT UNTIL....

We came back! I hyped up this place to everybody that they just wanted to get here like yesterday and it's just wasn't the same. I came here hungrier than ever and all I got was great sides. But the star of the show; the different burgers... ALL BURNT and we asked for "Medium-Plus/Medium Well", NOT CHARRED until the bark is bitter and inedible.

It's too bad, because I hate when a place loses its WOW FACTOR!

I'll probably still go back since I had a GREAT 1st experience and since the sides and customer service were right on both times.

7/28/2014

HIM: Where do you want to grab dinner?
ME: Butcher & Burger
HIM: (giving me a quizzical look) Really?
ME: Yes, really.

Why was B&tB such a weird suggestion on my part? Well, I don't eat beef, haven't for decades and not intending to start now. Kudos to B&tB for having a menu that can accommodate just about any dietary preference; it got me in the door. In addition to red meat, there are lentil (vegan), turkey, salmon, and shrimp burger options.

When we pulled up to B&tB, I put 1.5 hours on the meter and immediately regretted it. I figured we'd be in and out in under an hour - boy was I wrong. The place was hopping when we arrived; it's BYOB and there were lots of tables downing burgers and brews. The inside seating area is small; there are about 6-7 tables and counter space; larger parties can easily leave orphan tables (tables without chairs) in the already limited space. Fortunately, there's a cute outdoor patio in warmer months, but be forewarned, alcohol isn't allowed outside.

He ordered the bison burger and me the shrimp burger. You can choose seasonings, bun and toppings or go with one of our their pre-selected combos; we did that, otherwise it's a bit overwhelming. We also got an order of large fries and intended to split a shake, but their machine was broken. Our total came to $33, which seemed high to me, but what do I know, I don't order burgers, so that might be totally reasonable. We headed out to the patio to wait for our food.

And wait we did. We waited and waited and waited. We started noticing people sit, eat and leave while we languished on the patio. When my manfried went in to inquire, he learned our order was lost and someone would be out to re-take our order. Again we waited and waited and waited. When no one showed up to take our order, he went in again; they found our ticket and were remaking the order. When our food did come, they forgot the fries; we had to ask two times to finally get them. Both of our burgers were also wrong; right burgers, wrong preparation with his coming out closer to well done than medium rare (kind of a big deal to carnivores I'm told). We were both so hungry, we kept our mouths shut and ate them. Eventually, someone popped by to apologize for the delay.

When we finally got our food, it was good, not fantastic or outstanding; the abysmal service will definitely make us think twice about a return visit. When we left, we were 10 minutes shy of our meter running out. To recap, approximately 30 minutes of our meal was spent waiting in line to order and actually eating; the other 50 was spend waiting. To add insult to injury, manfriend later discovered he was shorted on change from our tab, so we actually paid even more for the less than stellar experience.

Bottom line: It's rare to find a burger place that caters to so many eating habits; what's disappointing is that it wasn't better.

7/30/2015

Great environment. Fun selection. A bit on the pricey side, but for good reason.

4/25/2015

This place was awesome! I love the way they were playing classical music loud to help avoid the sense of chaos on how busy it was in there. I had the Angus burger with black truffle oil mayo, it was delicious! I'd highly recommend this cute neighbor burger joint!

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  House blend burgers! Both spiced in umami spices. Mine had black truffle mayo & gf had fried egg.

  House blend burgers! Both spiced in umami spices. Mine had black truffle mayo & gf had fried egg.

3/18/2015

I was excited to try this place since burgers are a top fav food of mine. I'm always looking for the next best burger in Chicago. It was interesting to see this unique style of customize ordering although I wasn't entirely pleased with the flow of it all.

First off, it is a tight spot with one register and a large chalkboard with only a million burger options that requires you to pick ever single thing on the burger from the type of protein (beef, chicken, salmon, turkey, pork, alien (jk), ect....) to the the seasoning, and then don't forget the gajillion toppings, cheeses, more toppings, sides, desserts... It's overwhelming, so be prepared when you get up there to order.

PROS: I ordered a House Blend beef burger cooked medium well with Chicago steakhouse seasoning, swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, smoked bacon, mayo, and ketchup on a split top bun. It was absolutely delicious. The fries were amazing! I will definitely be back, but maybe when it's not busy. Also, the dude at the counter was really nice and helpful.

CONS:I didn't like that people were fighting for places to sit, granted I was there on a Saturday afternoon but still, it was wild in there. I also did not like the way the food "runner" yelled people's name when their order was ready, they could definitely figure out a better system that isn't so obnoxious. I understand that they are going for a "craft-fast food diner-ish" thing but it didn't work well. Even though we ordered at the counter and did not have a server, the order still took well over a 20 minutes and we had to anxiously sit and wait for our name to be called.Then my boyfriend had to awkwardly make his way over past the counter, veering through hungry people waiting in that long line to pick up our food and make his way back, burgers intact.  Did not dig it very much.

All in all, great burger. I'm sure I'll be back soon!

7/19/2014

One of the best burgers I've ever had. The burgers are very easily customized and the many options allows you to venture into the unchartered (e.g. bison), or stay traditional. Choose your blend of meat, spice rub, cheese, bun, and toppings. I got the house beef blend, egg bun, American cheese, carmelized onions, fried egg (+$1),  avocado (+$1), mayo, and steakhouse spice rub.

The house blend beef patty was extremely juicy and flavorful. You can really taste the full beef/steak flavor. Opting for the fried egg is a must-do essential. Be warned: the juices will flow and it will get messy. The fries are huge (more than enough for one) and they were soft on the inside and ultra crispy on the outside. Only comment is there was too much salt on mine.

Watch out for the lines. It takes time for each person to order at the front and the restaurant's space is small. Otherwise you need to try this place if you are a gourmet burger fan.

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  House blend, egg bun, American cheese, carmelized onions, avocado (+$1), mayo, fried egg ($1), and steakhouse rub. Total $11.

  House blend, egg bun, American cheese, carmelized onions, avocado (+$1), mayo, fried egg ($1), and steakhouse rub. Total $11.